Scientific Games is the global leader in lottery games, sports betting and technology, and the partner of choice for government lotteries. From cutting-edge backend systems to exciting entertainment experiences and trailblazing retail and digital solutions, we elevate play every day. We push game designs to the next level and are pioneers in data analytics and iLottery. Built on a foundation of trusted partnerships, Scientific Games combines relentless innovation, legendary performance, and unwavering security to responsibly propel the global lottery industry ever forward.
We are currently seeking a permanent Security Guard to join our busy team. Your responsibilities will be full and varied and will include:
- Maintaining the security of the site by carrying out regular patrols, monitoring CCTV surveillance and addressing any security breaches.
- Monitoring alarms and other technical equipment, including testing.
- Escorting visitors and contractors around the site, maintaining high levels of security at all times.
- Working with and maintaining fire safety systems (fire panels, fire testing etc)
- Carrying out random searches of personnel
- Co-ordinating fire evacuations from the Security Gatehouse, including establishing where alarms have been triggered, requesting assistance from the emergency services if necessary, distributing roll call lists and radios to fire marshalls, and ensuring that all employees have been accounted for.
- Ensuring all security incident reports and site documentation are completed correctly and in a timely manner
- Providing first aid assistance to employees if required (full training will be given).
Successful applicants must possess the following:
- Previous experience in security procedures, ideally having operated in a highly secure environment.
- Experience of being responsible for fire evacuation procedures.
- Experience of CCTV operation.
- Current full Security Guard SIA Licence (Front Line Security Badge).
- Ability to remain calm and focused while working within a highly pressurised environment
- Capability to deal with both employees and visitors in a variety of settings, and in a professional and diplomatic manner
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Capacity to operate at consistently high levels of vigilance, with meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to be a good team player
- Willingness to take a flexible approach to work as will be required to work a variety of shifts. You will be working a continental shift pattern which will typically involve working 4 days on, 4 days off, 4 nights on, 4 nights off. Therefore, night working, and weekend working is a requirement for this role. Flexibility to work further shifts will also be required in order to cover sickness / holidays etc.
There is a competitive salary of £29,509.00 per annum, generous annual leave entitlement (21 shifts per year), pension scheme with a company matched contribution of a maximum of 6% of pensionable salary and free onsite car parking.
Please note that due to the highly secure nature of our business, any job offer would be subject to the following screening: drugs screening test, receipt of references, receipt of satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau check, and a satisfactory credit history check. We would also require proof of eligibility to work in the UK before any job offer is made.
Work Conditions
Scientific Games, LLC and its affiliates (collectively, “SG”) are engaged in highly regulated gaming and lottery businesses. As a result, certain SG employees may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation or contracts. In order to ensure SG complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees, SG requires all of its employees to meet those requirements that are necessary to fulfill their individual roles. As a prerequisite to employment with SG (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to SG conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you.
This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.
SG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you’d like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster .
